Is consulting right for you?

Take our (very unscientific) quiz.

How do I learn new tools and technologies?

1 point

I read books and find source material online. I find projects that I can complete or create my own projects so that I can get hands-on practical experience.

I attend developer conferences and watch online training Webinars.

I learn best through pair programming or mentoring.

I don’t particularly enjoy learning new tools and technologies.

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How fast can I spin up on new things?

1 point

I really like learning about something new, like a new line of business, engineering or science. I’m a quick learner and able to absorb information easily.

I am committed to learning new things when I need to, but I am a slow learning so it takes time.

I am an expert in one field and don’t really want to invest the time to learn a new field.

I don’t mind spinning up on new tools and technologies, but learning new domains is not my thing.

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What level of social interaction do I prefer?

1 point

I like working in an office with all of the ad hoc conversations being co-located with my team provides.

I don’t mind meetings, whether scheduled or ad hoc, but I also really like to have uninterrupted time to write code.

Meetings and phone calls are the worst part of my job. I prefer to use Slack to chat my questions over to my team mates, but other than that, to just get my job done in peace and quiet.

I really don’t like to interact with my team unless absolutely necessary. Give me the requirements, and I’ll check in my code when it’s done.

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What is my preferred method for understanding a project’s requirements?

1 point

I enjoy interacting with end users and other stakeholders to elicit requirements myself.

I prefer to receive written requirements and designs and then follow up by email or phone to clarify anything I have questions about.

I don’t really like interacting with end users and stakeholders. I prefer to interact with a technical lead who can translate the business into a technical implementation.

Just give me a written requirements document and a design and let me put my head down and write code.

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How well can I task shift?

1 point

I am good at task shifting. It doesn’t take me very much time to pick up a line of thought that I had to put down to handle an interruption.

I don’t mind task shifting, but I prefer to dictate when I shift tasks rather than dealing with constant interruptions.

I am not good at task shifting and prefer to focus on one thing and one thing only.

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How flexible are my finances?

1 point

I really need a steady and predictable amount of pay.

I have a little put by, but strongly prefer a steady and predictable amount of pay.

I have a lot of money put by (or my personal expenses are low) and don’t really need steady and predictable pay.

I am planning to keep my full time job and consult on the side, so this will be extra money for me.

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